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Things to Do in Şanlıurfa: 2 Places From Ayhan Mortepe | Varedelo
This guide turns BU URFA LAHMACUNU 23 LİRA | DEDECAN OCAKBAŞI from Ayhan Mortepe into a practical travel map with 2 saved spots around Gaziantep and Şanlıurfa. The mapped places include an area marker. Use it to understand the places, food notes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Ayhan Mortepe explores the regional differences of lahmacun across various Turkish provinces like Antep and Adana. He specifically highlights the unique characteristics of the Urfa style lahmacun to his audience.
What this map is good for
- Planning an area marker stop or short itinerary in Gaziantep.
- Seeing where the mapped places sit together before choosing what to visit first.
- Saving 2 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Şanlıurfa
Area marker in Şanlıurfa, Türkiye, Şanlıurfa, Türkiye - Gaziantep
Area marker in Gaziantep, Türkiye, Gaziantep, Türkiye
Food notes from the video
- Urfa lahmacunu
Experiences captured
- compared regional lahmacun varieties
Planning notes for Şanlıurfa
Şanlıurfa, located in southeastern Turkey within the upper Mesopotamian plain, is a settlement with documented habitation extending back to the Neolithic period. As of 2026, it remains a primary center for archaeological research and heritage tourism. Historical Heritage The city is home to some of the earliest known examples of monumental architecture. Göbeklitepe, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Must-try foods nearby
- Urfa Kebabı
The city's namesake dish, this long, hand-minced lamb kebab is distinct from its neighbor (Adana) by being less spicy. - Çiğ Köfte
Originally made with raw high-quality meat, bulgur, and the local 'isot' pepper, Şanlıurfa is considered the birthplace of this iconic dish. - Patlıcan Kebabı (Balcanlı Kebap)
A seasonal masterpiece where thick slices of eggplant are alternated with succulent lamb meatballs on a skewer. - Ciğer Kebabı (Liver Kebab)
A staple that locals eat for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Small cubes of lamb liver and tail fat are skewered and grilled over high heat. - Lahmacun (Urfa Style)
Urfa lahmacun is distinct for its use of 'isot' (the local dark chili) and a topping that often includes pomegranate molasses and walnuts.
When to go: The best time to visit Şanlıurfa is during the spring (April to June) or autumn (September to October) when temperatures are mild and pleasant for exploring outdoor sites like Göbeklitepe. Avoid the summer months of July and August.
Local tips
- Dress modestly by covering shoulders and knees to respect the city's conservative local culture, especially when visiting the Balıklıgöl area.
- Always accept the first offer of tea in shops or homes as it is a fundamental gesture of hospitality and refusing can be seen as a rejection of welcome.
- Use your right hand for eating and passing items, as the left hand is traditionally reserved for personal hygiene in local custom.
- Purchase an UrfaKart for easy access to the city's public bus and shared minibus (dolmuş) network, which is the most efficient way to navigate between historical sites.
What travelers are noticing
- TEKNOFEST 2026: The world's largest aviation and technology festival is scheduled to be hosted in Şanlıurfa from September 30 to October 4, 2026.
- UNESCO Music Cities Meeting: As a designated 'City of Music,' Şanlıurfa will host this global gathering in 2026, featuring international representatives and local musical performances.
- Taş Tepeler New Discoveries: Ongoing excavations at Karahantepe and Göbeklitepe are trending due to the 2026 unveiling of the 'world's oldest stairway' and newly excavated communal buildings.
Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from BU URFA LAHMACUNU 23 LİRA | DEDECAN OCAKBAŞI, with the creator video, a static map preview, and selected spots from the trip.
Can I save these spots?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save the places, keep planning notes, and revisit the guide from your phone.
Does this replace watching the video?
No. The video remains the source, and the map makes the places easier to scan, compare, and save while planning.
Use it on your trip
Save this travel map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.